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Colin Edwards is believed to have been told his stint as Valentino Rossi’s team-mate is over at the end of this season, but still has the chance of a works Yamaha ride with the Tech 3 team for 2008.
For months Edwards’ place has been hotly tipped to go to Spanish 250GP star Jorge Lorenzo, and the American said he was expecting clarification on his future this weekend in Laguna Seca (see page 57).
He said: “I think by Sunday afternoon in Laguna Seca I should 90% know what I’m doing,” adding that he had no idea what plans Yamaha may have formulated for him.

“I have no f**king clue. I could make something up, like I’m going to stay, or I’m going to Tech 3 or go home to get a beer belly. But I have no idea,” said the Texan.
Edwards did hint strongly that he had other options, however.
“What I can say is whatever does happen, I will make the choice. It won’t be a ‘here, take this’ or ‘here, take that’ or ‘we’ll give you this ride’.”
“I’m not going to be told what to do. Wacky as it may seem, it will still be my choice,” he stated.

kennylee · Joined: 25 Jul 2007 Posts: 348 Location: Cheras

News - Japan 25/07/2007
Yamaha MotoGP rider announcement

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd announces that it has concluded a two-year agreement with 250cc World
Champion Jorge Lorenzo. The 20-year-old Spaniard will make his MotoGP debut in 2008 aboard a
YZR-M1, with direct Factory support.

Lorenzo, who won the 250 title in 2006, is currently leading the championship, after winning six
out of the first ten races this season.

"Yamaha has been watching Jorge's career with interest for some time and we are delighted that he
will be joining our MotoGP line-up from next seasonâ€� - commented Lin Jarvis, Managing Director of
Yamaha Motor Racing. â€œWe are sure that he will be a valuable asset for the future and we look
forward to the commencement of his MotoGP career with Yamaha.â€�

The exact structure of Yamahaâ€™s team and rider organization is still under consideration at the
present time. Further details, including Lorenzoâ€™s team structure, will be announced in due
course.